November 3, 2017: New York State Bar Association Urges 'Yes' Vote on Constitutional Convention

New York State Bar
Association President Sharon Stern Gerstman and members of the Association’s
Executive Committee gathered today to urge New Yorkers to vote “yes” for a
constitutional convention on Election Day, November 7:

“We have the opportunity to
modernize our broken and outdated state Constitution by voting ‘yes’ for a
constitutional convention on Election Day.

“The question whether to hold a convention appears on the ballot
every 20 years for good reason—our Constitution was not designed to last for
the ages or changing times. It was intended to be amended by each generation.

“Your
‘yes’ vote will provide the opportunity to streamline the state’s confusing
court system and modernize New York’s election process—improvements the
Association has long supported.

“New Yorkers have a rare opportunity to
bring New York government into the 21st century. We should not miss this
chance. Join me in casting a ‘yes’ vote at the polls on Election Day, November
7 and encourage your friends and family to do the same.”

Note: The question, Proposition 1, is located on the back
of the ballot, so remember to flip over the ballot to cast your ‘yes’ vote.

About the New York State
Bar Association
Since 1876, the New York State Bar Association helps shape the development of
law, educates and informs the legal profession and the public, and champions
the rights of New Yorkers through advocacy and guidance in our communities.